Wellsville-Middletown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a blow against the Van-Far Indians, falling 84-40. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 477th, while the Indians are ranked 237th).
It was another big night for Pacey Reading, who went 12-for-20 on his way to 30 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals for Van-Far. Reading's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gaven Gaston, who posted nine points along with seven assists and five steals.
Wellsville-Middletown's loss dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Van-Far, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers face off against the Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Van-Far, they will face off against Clopton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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